係長 (kakarichou) Japanese meaning: subsection head | KotomoraHe was promoted to subsection head this year.
The assistant manager manages the schedules of the staff.
Usage patterns
〈人〉が係長になるfor someone to become a subsection head
He became a subsection head after ten years at the company.
係長に昇進するto be promoted to subsection head
Mr. Tanaka is scheduled to be promoted to subsection head next month.
係長を務めるto serve as subsection head
She serves as the subsection head in this department.
